---
title: "SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-12"
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# SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ac

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has entered into contracts with SAGE Publishing Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE’s journals, focusing on the Social Sciences, Engineering, and the Sciences. The contracts are part of a framework agreement available to public sector organisations in the UK, including education institutions, local authorities, NHS bodies, and more. Key procurement details include the completion of the Tender stage and official contract award on 13th December 2024. The total value of the contracts is £9,700,000. This framework is designed to facilitate access to educational and research journal publications, aligning with Jisc's mission to support higher and further education institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of educational and training services, especially those with a focus on academic publishing. The framework's extensive eligibility criteria mean that a wide range of organisations, from schools to research councils, can benefit from the contract. Businesses that offer specialised educational content or related services would find this contract particularly beneficial, as it provides a streamlined process to access a vast network of academic and research-focused institutions. Furthermore, by partnering with Jisc, companies can leverage their resources and expertise to expand their services within the public sector, creating avenues for growth and innovation in educational resources.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. Jisc intends to enter into a contract with SAGE to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE's journals, focussing on the Social Sciences, Engineering and the Sciences. SAGE is the rightsholder to these journal titles and the only supplier of this service. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. Jisc intends to enter into a contract with SAGE to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE's journals, focussing on the Social Sciences, Engineering and the Sciences. SAGE is the rightsholder to these journal titles and the only supplier of this service. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource. Therefore, Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000962-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SAGE PUBLICATIONS; SAGE PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2025 at 00:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000962-2025
- 3 Dec 2024 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038837-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members
- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://about.geant.org/membership/members-associates-general-assembly-representatives/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.heanet.ie/who-we-are
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

## Provenance

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